78 pages • 2 hours read
Betty Ren WrightThe Dollhouse Murders
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1983A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright follows Amy Treloar, who while staying with her Aunt Clare, discovers a dollhouse that is a replica of her great-grandparents' home. As the dolls begin to move on their own, Amy uncovers clues about her great-grandparents' unsolved murders from 30 years ago, leading her and Aunt Clare to confront their pasts and the haunting events tied to the house. Explicit details of family murders and supernatural elements are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright highlight engaging suspense and a well-crafted mystery that appeals to young readers. Positive feedback often mentions the atmospheric writing and believable characters. Negative insights point to plot predictability and occasional slow pacing. Overall, the book is regarded as a solid middle-grade horror choice.
Who Should Read The Dollhouse Murders?
Fans of spine-tingling middle-grade mysteries like Mary Downing Hahn's Wait Till Helen Comes or R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series will relish The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright. Readers who enjoy atmospheric, suspenseful tales with a touch of the supernatural and relatable young protagonists will find this book captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
670L